The stars who walked the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival did so in dazzling company, as Jaeger-LeCoultre exclusively revealed its latest High Jewelry watches. The Manufacture, partner to the Mostra for the twelfth year running, also reiterated its support of the restoration of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, with its paintings by Tintoretto. Roll camera action!

Whether worn by Formula 1 champions or used to time major sporting events, the chronograph remains a highly prized complication in sporting circles. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a perfectly timed opportunity to look back over its history.

Suddenly they are everywhere. A sign of the times, perhaps? Skulls emerging from the dark corners of our epoch to remind us that ours is a fleeting existence. Here are some of the most recent models to link arms with Death. Would you "die" for them?

A square or rectangular shape is a guaranteed standout on the wrist. We take a look at the watches that have style cornered.

Minimalistic. Sleek. Simple. All words that could be used to describe the new style trend which is taking horology by storm. Following the minimalism fashion movement, many luxury watchmakers now find themselves forsaking highly complicated timepieces and returning to simple, elegant designs.